Deck the Halls: What Christmastime Looked Like in the Jacksonian Era
December 7, 2018
It’s that time of year to trim the tree and deck the halls, but has Christmas always included string lights and sentimental ornaments? Christmas during more...
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Ghost Tours
October 9, 2018
Explore the haunted side of history during our Hermitage Ghost Tours! Follow your guide on an exciting ghost tour as they take you on a more...
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Update on Andrew & Rachel Jackson’s Tomb
June 14, 2018
Following an apparent act of vandalism of the tomb of President Andrew Jackson and his beloved wife Rachel in late April, we are happy to more...
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Experience “The Duel – Art of the Southern Gentleman” now!
April 1, 2018
This 30-minute new visitor experience will answer questions such as “What was the process of a duel?” “Why did people choose to duel in the more...
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Holiday Membership Discounts
December 12, 2016
Still looking for the perfect gift for those special loved ones? During December, take advantage of our 25% off Holiday Membership deal. Buy, renew, or more...
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Joys of the season
December 9, 2016
When Andrew Jackson extended this greeting while he was president, the “season” was short and consisted primarily of Christmas. His greeting is as apropos in more...
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New Historic Faux Food for the Hermitage Mansion
October 24, 2016
Christmas in mid-19th century Tennessee differed from current holiday traditions. There were no Christmas trees and Santa Claus did not become an iconic figure until more...
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Preserve, Educate, Inspire: Look What You’ve Done
October 24, 2016
Over the last year, MORE students were educated about Jacksonian America, MORE experiences were presented to our visitors to inspire them with Andrew Jackson’s legacy, and MORE plans more...
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A Letter from our CEO
October 24, 2016
If you are reading this issue of the Gazette, thank you! Either you have visited Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage in person and gave us your contact more...
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Volunteers Make the World Go ‘Round!
September 23, 2016
The generous spirit of the Volunteer State is on display in the Andrew Jackson Foundation Development department. Four talented women answered the call to assist more...
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Museum Collection Department Gets New Inventory Control System
September 22, 2016
Thanks to the generosity of the Frist Foundation, the Andrew Jackson Foundation Collection department has improved technology in place for a more efficient and accurate more...
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Mansion Window Restoration Nears Completion
September 22, 2016
This summer marked a milestone for the Foundation’s preservation efforts. Phase One of the mansion’s window restoration was recently completed. All thirty-nine windows have been more...